Reminiscence Or Life Review

Depression is one of the most recurrently investigated psychological disorders within the area of medical R&D (Montorio & Izal, 1996). A number of exhaustive researches have been carried out to study its symptoms and impacts on different patients belonging to different personal and professional attributes and most of these researchers depicted that depression in the elderly people is very frequent and in spite of number of researches in this context, it is often undiagnosed or untreated. To add to this jeopardy, it has also been estimated that only 10% out of the total depressed elderly individuals receive proper diagnosis and treatment (Holroyd et al, 2000). And for that reason, an authentic

Butler, R. N. (1963). The life review: An interpretation of reminiscence in the aged. Psychiatry, 26(1), 65-76.

Reminiscence therapy is a positive pastime for people with dementia and there is a evidence to suggest that the process is helpful in improving overall psychological wellbeing and in preventing further psychological deterioration. The purpose of the study is to observe the methods of Alzheimer’s disease treatment and help those people to recollect the memories from the past. The research shows that there are several ways in making possible for Alzheimer’s patients to get better in their daily activities as per my own experience similar to this disease. According to the researcher Alan, accounts for 42 percent of cases, and 1 in 9 Americans over 65 of age has Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. I was very surprise with the result because

I could talk wonders about my family, but let’s face it the good stuff tends to bore us while the bad things tend to call our attention. My family has it all, the good and the bad. I would say my family should have its own reality television show where every week the viewers would stay tuned in because my family is dramatic, let me clarify that, my family is super, mega, dramatic. Plus, what Hispanic family doesn’t have drama, right? My family has it all, the chisme, drama, and jealousy. I am making my family sound bad, but in reality they are not. My family is very sweet, loving, and caring. Not only do those qualities belong to my family but I tend to come from a very supporting family, even though my parents divorced when I was 15.

The study “Effectiveness of integrative and instrumental reminiscence therapies on depression symptoms reduction in institutionalized older adults: An empirical study”, investigates two aspects of reminiscence therapy and the reduction of depression in the elderly. Reminiscence Therapy (RT) was first developed by Butler (1963) as a psychological intervention for older adults; however, research findings regarding its therapeutic utility as inconsistent and inconclusive (Karimia, et al., 2010). Not entirely

This sort of exploration is difficult. The elderly begin to look back on their lives and form judgements about themselves. They may regret some phases of their lives, or realize they are proud of themselves in other patches. In doing so, they form new visions about their lives as a whole. The elderly must face decisions or memories that were at once back-breaking or that they bottled up. From a psychological standpoint, this process is called “life review.” When an old person goes through every aspect of their life--beginning, middle and end--and rewrites their own story,

As the number of the older adults is increasing so are those living with depression, and according to a study done by the US Department of Commerce, it is estimated that the older adult population will more than likely double by 2050 and of 80 million and many as 1 in 5 Americans would be considered as an older adult (US Department of Commerce, 1995). There are many losses that accompany the aging process. These include the loss of loved ones and their independence. They begin to feel as though they will depend on their families for the rest of their lives. Based on the research conducted, it is found that stigma affect older adults who are diagnosed with depression. Further finding’s reported to belief that depression is a normal part of aging among older adults. It is my uttermost believes that deep insight is needed in focusing on the stigmas and what can possibly cause them to plague older adults living conditions. In addition, individuals who works with this older adult population need to be educated about depression in order for them to have better understanding with the effects the stigma has on older adults with depression. This study will review the factors which trigger the older adult depression states, their physical and mental health conditions.

Highlighting the empirical studies of the patient’s thoughts, evaluations, interpretations and expectations separated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from other forms of psychotherapy. The outcome of several studies yield comparable results in elderly people who receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when compared to results stated from the studies of the under-65-year old age group. The conclusion of these studies is that both young and old can benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Laidlaw, 2001)

Mental disorders are becoming more prevalent in today's society as people add stress and pressure to their daily lives. The elderly population is not eliminated as a candidate for a disorder just because they may be retired. In fact, mental disorders affect 1 in 5 elderly people. One would think that with disorders being rather prevalent in this age group that there would be an abundance of treatment programs, but this is not the case. Because the diagnosis of an individual's mental state is subjective in nature, many troubled people go untreated regularly (summer 1998). Depression in the elderly population is a common occurrence, yet the diagnosis and treatment seem to slip

Depression is considered to be one of the most common emotional problems among elderly individuals. The prevalence of depressive symptoms in the general population is at its lowest incidence during the middle-age years, increases throughout late adulthood, and reaches its highest level in adults age 80 or above (Glass, Kasl & Berkman, 1997). Ot-her experts reported that among elderly who live in the community, the prevalence of the depressive symptoms has ranged from 11 % to 44 % with an average of about 20%. About 43 %of the institutionalized elderly, however, were diagnosed as having depression (Reeker, 1997). Studies conducted in America revealed that depression

Geriatric psychiatrists and researchers selected 100 questions related to diagnosing depression in elderly American individuals in order to address somatic and cognitive issues, and issues identifiable with Erickson’s Integrity versus Despair stage of development such as motivation, mood, past and future orientation (Yesavage, 1983). A nominal variable was used for the study because a yes/no format was chosen for administration of

Depression later in life frequently coexists with other medical illnesses and disabilities. In addition, advancing age is often accompanied by loss of key social support systems due to the death of a spouse or siblings, retirement, and/or relocation of residence. Because of their change in circumstances and the fact that they're expected to slow down, doctors and family may miss the diagnosis of depression in elderly people, delaying effective treatment. As a result, many seniors find themselves having to cope with symptoms that could otherwise be easily treated.

Ellis, A. (1999). Rational emotive behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy for elderly people. Journal of Rational - Emotive & Cognitive - Behavior Therapy, 17(1), 5. Retrieved from https://ez.salem.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/220281815?accountid=13657

The program that will be evaluated is a closed ten-week psychotherapy group focused on increasing support and connection around the aging process. Several topics will be discussed during this ten-week period. These include: increasing

I was born twice: first, as a baby girl in a delivery room on an exceptionally snowy day in 1997; and then again, as a pre-teenage girl, in Seoul, South Korea, in August of 2005.